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Hillsborough Disaster: 25 years later

Apr 1989: Supporters are crushed against the barrier as disaster strikes before the FA Cup semi-final match between Liverpool and Nottingham Forest played at the Hillsborough Stadium in Sheffield, England. \ Mandatory Credit: David Cannon/Allsport

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Hillsborough Disaster: 25 years later

Apr 1989: Supporters are crushed against the barrier as disaster strikes before the FA Cup semi-final match between Liverpool and Nottingham Forest played at the Hillsborough Stadium in Sheffield, England. \ Mandatory Credit: David Cannon/Allsport David Cannon Getty Images

Apr 1989: Supporters are crushed against the barrier as disaster strikes before the FA Cup semi-final match between Liverpool and Nottingham Forest played at the Hillsborough Stadium in Sheffield, England. \ Mandatory Credit: David Cannon/Allsport David Cannon Getty Images

Apr 1989: Supporters are crushed against the barrier as disaster strikes before the FA Cup semi-final match between Liverpool and Nottingham Forest played at the Hillsborough Stadium in Sheffield, England. \ Mandatory Credit: David Cannon/Allsport David Cannon Getty Images

Apr 1989: Supporters are crushed against the barrier as disaster strikes before the FA Cup semi-final match between Liverpool and Nottingham Forest played at the Hillsborough Stadium in Sheffield, England. \ Mandatory Credit: David Cannon/Allsport David Cannon Getty Images

Apr 1989: Supporters are crushed against the barrier as disaster strikes before the FA Cup semi-final match between Liverpool and Nottingham Forest played at the Hillsborough Stadium in Sheffield, England. \ Mandatory Credit: David Cannon/Allsport David Cannon Getty Images

Apr 1989: Supporters are crushed against the barrier as disaster strikes before the FA Cup semi-final match between Liverpool and Nottingham Forest played at the Hillsborough Stadium in Sheffield, England. \ Mandatory Credit: David Cannon/Allsport David Cannon Getty Images

Apr 1989: Supporters are crushed against the barrier as disaster strikes before the FA Cup semi-final match between Liverpool and Nottingham Forest played at the Hillsborough Stadium in Sheffield, England. \ Mandatory Credit: David Cannon/Allsport David Cannon Getty Images

Apr 1989: Supporters are crushed against the barrier as disaster strikes before the FA Cup semi-final match between Liverpool and Nottingham Forest played at the Hillsborough Stadium in Sheffield, England. \ Mandatory Credit: David Cannon/Allsport David Cannon Getty Images

APR 1989: RESCUERS TRY TO PULL SUPPORTERS OUT OF THE LEPPINGS LANE TERRACING AT HILLSBOROUGH AFTER OVERCROWDING CAUSED A CRUSH, 95 LIVERPOOL FANS WERE KILLED IN THE DISASTER PRIOR TO THE FA CUP SEMI FINAL BETWEEN LIVERPOOL AND NOTTINGHAM FOREST. THE GAME WAS ABANDONED AS SOON AS THE SCALE OF THE TRAGEDY BECAME APPARENT. David Cannon Getty Images

1989: General view of supporters squashed against a fence in the disaster before the FA Cup Semi-Final between Liverpool and Nottingham Forest at Hillsborough in Sheffield, England. \ Mandatory Credit: David Cannon/Allsport David Cannon Getty Images

SHEFFIELD, UNITED KINGDOM: Policemen rescue soccer fans at Hillsborough stadium 15 April 1989 when 96 fans were crushed to death and hundreds injured after support railings collapsed during a match between Liverpool and Nottingham forest. (Photo credit should read AFP/AFP/Getty Images) AFP AFP/Getty Images

SHEFFIELD, UNITED KINGDOM: Policemen rescue soccer fans at Hillsborough stadium 15 April 1989 when 96 fans were crushed to death and hundreds injured after support railings collapsed during a match between Liverpool and Nottingham forest. (Photo credit should read AFP/AFP/Getty Images) AFP AFP/Getty Images

BLACKBURN, UNITED KINGDOM: Detail of a jersey as Liverpool supporters stand for a minute of silence before their English Premiership soccer match against Blackburn Rovers at Ewood Park, Blackburn, England, April 16 2006. The silence was held in remembrance of the 96 Liverpool fans who died in the Hillsborough disaster in 1989. AFP PHOTO/PAUL ELLIS Mobile and website use of domestic English football pictures subject to subscription of a license with Football Association Premier League (FAPL) tel : +44 207 298 1656. For newspapers where the football content of the printed and electronic versions are identical, no licence is necessary. (Photo credit should read PAUL ELLIS/AFP/Getty Images) PAUL ELLIS AFP/Getty Images

LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 14: The Hillsborough Memorial mosiac at Anfield home of Liverpool Football Club on February 14, 2007 in Liverpool, England. (Photo by Clive Brunskill/Getty Images) Clive Brunskill Getty Images

LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 14: The Hillsborough Memorial at Anfield home of Liverpool Football Club on February 14, 2007 in Liverpool, England. (Photo by Clive Brunskill/Getty Images) Clive Brunskill Getty Images

The scarves of several football clubs are seen on the gates during a service at Anfield football stadium in Liverpool, north west England on April 15, 2008, to mark the nineteenth anniversary of the Hillsborough disaster. 96 Liverpool supporters lost their lives during a crush at an FA Cup semi final against Nottingham Forest at the football ground in Sheffield, South Yorkshire in 1989. AFP PHOTO/PAUL ELLIS (Photo credit should read PAUL ELLIS/AFP/Getty Images) PAUL ELLIS AFP/Getty Images

LIVERPOOL, UNITED KINGDOM - APRIL 15: Emotional Liverpool supporters attend a service at Anfield football stadium in Liverpool to mark the 19th anniversary of the Hillsborough disaster on April 15, 2008, Liverpool, England. A total of 96 Liverpool supporters lost their lives during a crush at an FA Cup semi final against Nottingham Forest at the Hillsborough football ground in Sheffield, South Yorkshire in 1989. (Photo by Christopher Furlong/Getty Images) Christopher Furlong Getty Images

The names of 96 Liverpool fans are seen next to the eternal flame as people leave a service at Anfield football stadium in Liverpool, north-west England on April 15, 2008, to mark the nineteenth anniversary of the Hillsborough disaster. The 96 Liverpool supporters lost their lives during a crush at an FA Cup semi-final against Nottingham Forest at the football ground in Sheffield, South Yorkshire in 1989. AFP PHOTO/PAUL ELLIS (Photo credit should read PAUL ELLIS/AFP/Getty Images) PAUL ELLIS AFP/Getty Images

The names of 96 Liverpool fans are seen next to the eternal flame as people leave a service at Anfield football stadium in Liverpool, north west England on April 15, 2008, to mark the nineteenth anniversary of the Hillsborough disaster. 96 Liverpool supporters lost their lives during a crush at an FA Cup semi final against Nottingham Forest at the football ground in Sheffield, South Yorkshire in 1989. AFP PHOTO/PAUL ELLIS (Photo credit should read PAUL ELLIS/AFP/Getty Images) PAUL ELLIS AFP/Getty Images

LIVERPOOL, UNITED KINGDOM - APRIL 15: Emotional Liverpool supporters attend a service at Anfield football stadium in Liverpool to mark the 19th anniversary of the Hillsborough disaster on April 15, 2008, Liverpool, England. A total of 96 Liverpool supporters lost their lives during a crush at an FA Cup semi final against Nottingham Forest at the Hillsborough football ground in Sheffield, South Yorkshire in 1989. (Photo by Christopher Furlong/Getty Images) Christopher Furlong Getty Images

LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND - APRIL 11: Liverpool fans display banners in reference to the Hillsborough disaster during the Barclays Premier League match between Liverpool and Blackburn at Anfield on April 11, 2009 in Liverpool, England. (Photo by Clive Rose/Getty Images) Clive Rose Getty Images

LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND - APRIL 11: Liverpool fans display banners in reference to the Hillsborough disaster during the Barclays Premier League match between Liverpool and Blackburn at Anfield on April 11, 2009 in Liverpool, England. (Photo by Clive Rose/Getty Images) Clive Rose Getty Images

Liverpool supporters hold banners in memory of those who died during the Hillsborough disaster 20 years ago before Liverpool took on Chelsea in their UEFA Champions League quarter final second leg football match at Stamford Bridge in London, England on April 14, 2009. Chelsea advance to the semi-final after winning 7-5 on aggregate. AFP PHOTO/PAUL ELLIS (Photo credit should read PAUL ELLIS/AFP/Getty Images) PAUL ELLIS AFP/Getty Images

A man lays flowers near to the 'Eternal Flame' ahead of a memorial service to mark the twentieth anniversary of the Hillsborough disaster at Anfield in Liverpool, north-west England on April 15, 2009. Liverpool fans bowed their heads Wednesday as Britain mourned on the 20th anniversary of the Hillsborough disaster, when 96 fans were crushed to death at an FA Cup semi-final. Families of the victims gathered for a memorial service at Liverpool's Anfield ground to remember victims of the tragedy at the match between their club and Nottingham Forest. AFP PHOTO/PAUL ELLIS (Photo credit should read PAUL ELLIS/AFP/Getty Images) PAUL ELLIS AFP/Getty Images

Floral tributes from Liverpool football club representatives are pictured beside a memorial listing the names of the victims of the Hillsborough disaster at Anfield in Liverpool, north-west England on April 15, 2009. Liverpool fans bowed their heads Wednesday as Britain mourned on the 20th anniversary of the Hillsborough disaster, when 96 fans were crushed to death at an FA Cup semi-final. Families of the victims gathered for a memorial service at Liverpool's Anfield ground to remember victims of the tragedy at the match between their club and Nottingham Forest. AFP PHOTO/PAUL ELLIS (Photo credit should read PAUL ELLIS/AFP/Getty Images) PAUL ELLIS AFP/Getty Images

A photograph of Brian Christopher Matthews is pictured attached to a memorial listing the names of victims of the Hillsborough disaster at Anfield in Liverpool, north-west England on April 15, 2009. Liverpool fans bowed their heads Wednesday as Britain mourned on the 20th anniversary of the Hillsborough disaster, when 96 fans were crushed to death at an FA Cup semi-final. Families of the victims gathered for a memorial service at Liverpool's Anfield ground to remember victims of the tragedy at the match between their club and Nottingham Forest. AFP PHOTO/PAUL ELLIS (Photo credit should read PAUL ELLIS/AFP/Getty Images) PAUL ELLIS AFP/Getty Images

A Liverpool football club supporter looks at floral tributes and memorabilia ahead of a memorial service to mark the twentieth anniversary of the Hillsborough disaster at Anfield in Liverpool, north-west England on April 15, 2009. Liverpool fans bowed their heads Wednesday as Britain mourned on the 20th anniversary of the Hillsborough disaster, when 96 fans were crushed to death at an FA Cup semi-final. Families of the victims gathered for a memorial service at Liverpool's Anfield ground to remember victims of the tragedy at the match between their club and Nottingham Forest. AFP PHOTO/PAUL ELLIS (Photo credit should read PAUL ELLIS/AFP/Getty Images) PAUL ELLIS AFP/Getty Images

LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND - APRIL 15: Liverpool fans pay their respects at the Hillsborough memorial at Anfield on April 15, 2009, Liverpool, England. Thousands of fans, friends and relatives are descending on Liverpool's Anfield Stadium to mark the 20th anniversary of the Hillsborough disaster. A total of 96 Liverpool supporters lost their lives during a crush at an FA Cup semi final against Nottingham Forest at the Hillsborough football ground in Sheffield, South Yorkshire in 1989. (Photo by Christopher Furlong/Getty Images) Christopher Furlong Getty Images

LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND - APRIL 15: A fan reacts as she pays her respects at the Hillsborough memorial at Anfield on April 15, 2009, Liverpool, England. Thousands of fans, friends and relatives are descending on Liverpool's Anfield Stadium to mark the 20th anniversary of the Hillsborough disaster. A total of 96 Liverpool supporters lost their lives during a crush at an FA Cup semi final against Nottingham Forest at the Hillsborough football ground in Sheffield, South Yorkshire in 1989. (Photo by Christopher Furlong/Getty Images) Christopher Furlong Getty Images

LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND - APRIL 15: Liverpool fans pay their respects at the Hillsborough memorial at Anfield on April 15, 2009, Liverpool, England. Thousands of fans, friends and relatives are descending on Liverpool's Anfield Stadium to mark the 20th anniversary of the Hillsborough disaster. A total of 96 Liverpool supporters lost their lives during a crush at an FA Cup semi final against Nottingham Forest at the Hillsborough football ground in Sheffield, South Yorkshire in 1989. (Photo by Christopher Furlong/Getty Images) Christopher Furlong Getty Images

LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND - APRIL 15: A young Liverpool fan arrives to pay his respects at the Hillsborough memorial at Anfield on April 15, 2009, Liverpool, England. Thousands of fans, friends and relatives are descending on Liverpool's Anfield Stadium to mark the 20th anniversary of the Hillsborough disaster. A total of 96 Liverpool supporters lost their lives during a crush at an FA Cup semi final against Nottingham Forest at the Hillsborough football ground in Sheffield, South Yorkshire in 1989. (Photo by Christopher Furlong/Getty Images) Christopher Furlong Getty Images

Liverpool football club supporters sing 'You'll Never Walk Alone' during a memorial service to mark the twentieth anniversary of the Hillsborough disaster at Anfield in Liverpool, north-west England, on April 15, 2009. Liverpool fans paid an emotional tribute Wednesday as Britain mourned on the 20th anniversary of the Hillsborough disaster, 96 fans were crushed to death at a football match. Families of the victims and tens of thousands of sympathisers gathered at Liverpool Football Club's Anfield ground to remember victims of the tragedy at the 1989 FA Cup semi-final between their club and Nottingham Forest. AFP PHOTO/PAUL ELLIS (Photo credit should read PAUL ELLIS/AFP/Getty Images) PAUL ELLIS AFP/Getty Images

LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND - APRIL 15: Liverpool supporters take part in a minutes silence during the Hillsborough memorial at Anfield on April 15, 2009, Liverpool, England. Thousands of fans, friends and relatives descended on Liverpool's Anfield Stadium to mark the 20th anniversary of the Hillsborough disaster. A total of 96 Liverpool supporters lost their lives during a crush at an FA Cup semi final against Nottingham Forest at the Hillsborough football ground in Sheffield, South Yorkshire in 1989. (Photo by Christopher Furlong/Getty Images) Christopher Furlong Getty Images

LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND - APRIL 15: The Liverpool Kop End sing 'You'll Never Walk Alone" as red balloons for each of the 96 Hillsborough victims is released during the Hillsborough memorial at Anfield on April 15, 2009, Liverpool, England. Thousands of fans, friends and relatives descended on Liverpool's Anfield Stadium to mark the 20th anniversary of the Hillsborough disaster. A total of 96 Liverpool supporters lost their lives during a crush at an FA Cup semi final against Nottingham Forest at the Hillsborough football ground in Sheffield, South Yorkshire in 1989. (Photo by Christopher Furlong/Getty Images) Christopher Furlong Getty Images

Liverpool football club supporters attend a memorial service to mark the twentieth anniversary of the Hillsborough disaster at Anfield in Liverpool, north-west England, on April 15, 2009. Liverpool fans paid an emotional tribute Wednesday as Britain mourned on the 20th anniversary of the Hillsborough disaster, 96 fans were crushed to death at a football match. Families of the victims and tens of thousands of sympathisers gathered at Liverpool Football Club's Anfield ground to remember victims of the tragedy at the 1989 FA Cup semi-final between their club and Nottingham Forest. AFP PHOTO/PAUL ELLIS (Photo credit should read PAUL ELLIS/AFP/Getty Images) PAUL ELLIS AFP/Getty Images

LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND - APRIL 11: Liverpool fans display banners in reference to the Hillsborough disaster during the Barclays Premier League match between Liverpool and Blackburn at Anfield on April 11, 2009 in Liverpool, England. (Photo by Clive Rose/Getty Images) Clive Rose Getty Images

LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND - APRIL 15: Floral tributes lay on the floor at the Hillsborough memorial at Anfield on April 15, 2009, Liverpool, England. Thousands of fans, friends and relatives descended on Liverpool's Anfield Stadium to mark the 20th anniversary of the Hillsborough disaster. A total of 96 Liverpool supporters lost their lives during a crush at an FA Cup semi final against Nottingham Forest at the Hillsborough football ground in Sheffield, South Yorkshire in 1989. (Photo by Christopher Furlong/Getty Images) Christopher Furlong Getty Images

Liverpool football club players Steven Gerrard (L) and Jamie Carragher present the 'Freedom of the City' to the Hillsborough Families Support Group during a memorial service to mark the twentieth anniversary of the Hillsborough disaster at Anfield in Liverpool, north-west England, on April 15, 2009. Liverpool fans paid an emotional tribute Wednesday as Britain mourned on the 20th anniversary of the Hillsborough disaster, 96 fans were crushed to death at a football match. Families of the victims and tens of thousands of sympathisers gathered at Liverpool Football Club's Anfield ground to remember victims of the tragedy at the 1989 FA Cup semi-final between their club and Nottingham Forest. AFP PHOTO/PAUL ELLIS (Photo credit should read PAUL ELLIS/AFP/Getty Images) PAUL ELLIS AFP/Getty Images

LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND - APRIL 15: Tributes to the 96 adorn the Shankly Gates during the Hillsborough memorial service at Anfield on April 15, 2009, Liverpool, England. Thousands of fans, friends and relatives descended on Liverpool's Anfield Stadium to mark the 20th anniversary of the Hillsborough disaster. A total of 96 Liverpool supporters lost their lives during a crush at an FA Cup semi final against Nottingham Forest at the Hillsborough football ground in Sheffield, South Yorkshire in 1989. (Photo by Jim Dyson/Getty Images) Jim Dyson Getty Images

Liverpool supporters tie scarves to the Shankly Gates before a memorial service to mark the twentieth anniversary of the Hillsborough disaster at Anfield in Liverpool, north-west England on April 15, 2009. Liverpool fans gathered for an emotional memorial Wednesday as Britain mourned on the 20th anniversary of the Hillsborough disaster, when 96 fans were crushed to death at a football match. Families of the victims were to gather for a service at Liverpool Football Club's Anfield ground to remember victims of the tragedy at the 1989 FA Cup semi-final between their club and Nottingham Forest. AFP PHOTO/PAUL ELLIS (Photo credit should read PAUL ELLIS/AFP/Getty Images) PAUL ELLIS AFP/Getty Images

LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 22: General View of the Kop as fans pay their respects to victims of the Hillsborough disaster during the Barclays Premier League match between Liverpool and Norwich City at Anfield on October 22, 2011 in Liverpool, England. (Photo by Richard Heathcote/Getty Images) Richard Heathcote Getty Images

LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND - APRIL 07: Liverpool players stand for a minute's silence in memory of Hillsborough prior to the Barclays Premier League match between Liverpool and Aston Villa at Anfield on April 7, 2012 in Liverpool, England. (Photo by Alex Livesey/Getty Images) Alex Livesey Getty Images

LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 10: Keith Baldwin of the Hillsborough Justice Campaign, shows his 'Justice' tattoo, outside the campaign headquarters near Anfield Stadium, home of Liverpool Football Club on September 10, 2012 in Liverpool, England. On Wednesday relatives and friends of the 96 victims of the Hillsborough football stadium tragedy in Sheffield on 15 April 1989 will see the full disclosure of all documents relating to the disaster when they are made public at Liverpool's Anglican Cathedral. (Photo by Christopher Furlong/Getty Images) Christopher Furlong Getty Images

LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 12: A Liverpool Football Club shirt with 'The Truth Now Justice At Last, RIP The 96' is tied to the Shankly gates at Anfield stadium after the publication of the independent report into the 1989 Hillsborough Disaster on September 12, 2012 in Liverpool, England. The secret Hillsborough files have been viewed by relatives and campaigners today after The Hillsborough Independent Panel scrutinized more than 400,000 pages of documents and made it's findings public. Ninety-six Liverpool fans were crushed to death on overcrowded terraces at Hillsborough football stadium, Sheffield, during the FA Cup semi-final on April 15 1989. (Photo by Christopher Furlong/Getty Images) Christopher Furlong Getty Images

LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 12: A giant screen displays the nakes of the victims of the Hillsborough disaster during a vigil outside Liverpool's St George's Hall after the disclosure of the independent report into the 1989 Hillsborough Disaster on September 12, 2012 in Liverpool, England. The secret Hillsborough files have been viewed by relatives and campaigners today after The Hillsborough Independent Panel scrutinized more than 400,000 pages of documents and made it's findings public. Ninety-six Liverpool fans were crushed to death on overcrowded terraces at Hillsborough football stadium, Sheffield, during the FA Cup semi-final on April 15 1989. (Photo by Christopher Furlong/Getty Images) Christopher Furlong Getty Images

LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 12: People take part in a vigil for the victims of the Hillsborough disaster outside Liverpool's St George's Hall after the disclosure of the independent report into the 1989 Hillsborough Disaster on September 12, 2012 in Liverpool, England. The secret Hillsborough files have been viewed by relatives and campaigners today after The Hillsborough Independent Panel scrutinized more than 400,000 pages of documents and made it's findings public. Ninety-six Liverpool fans were crushed to death on overcrowded terraces at Hillsborough football stadium, Sheffield, during the FA Cup semi-final on April 15 1989. (Photo by Christopher Furlong/Getty Images) Christopher Furlong Getty Images

LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 12: Relatives and friends of the the victims of the Hillsborough disaster take part in a vigil outside Liverpool's St George's Hall after the disclosure of the independent report into the 1989 Hillsborough Disaster on September 12, 2012 in Liverpool, England. The secret Hillsborough files have been viewed by relatives and campaigners today after The Hillsborough Independent Panel scrutinized more than 400,000 pages of documents and made it's findings public. Ninety-six Liverpool fans were crushed to death on overcrowded terraces at Hillsborough football stadium, Sheffield, during the FA Cup semi-final on April 15 1989. (Photo by Christopher Furlong/Getty Images) Christopher Furlong Getty Images

LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 12: People take part in a vigil for the victims of the Hillsborough disaster outside Liverpool's St George's Hall after the disclosure of the independent report into the 1989 Hillsborough Disaster on September 12, 2012 in Liverpool, England. The secret Hillsborough files have been viewed by relatives and campaigners today after The Hillsborough Independent Panel scrutinized more than 400,000 pages of documents and made it's findings public. Ninety-six Liverpool fans were crushed to death on overcrowded terraces at Hillsborough football stadium, Sheffield, during the FA Cup semi-final on April 15 1989. (Photo by Christopher Furlong/Getty Images) Christopher Furlong Getty Images

LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 12: Supporters of 'Justice for the 96' sing You'll Never Walk Alone during a vigil for the victims of the Hillsborough disaster outside Liverpool's St George's Hall after the disclosure of the independent report into the 1989 Hillsborough Disaster on September 12, 2012 in Liverpool, England. The secret Hillsborough files have been viewed by relatives and campaigners today after The Hillsborough Independent Panel scrutinized more than 400,000 pages of documents and made it's findings public. Ninety-six Liverpool fans were crushed to death on overcrowded terraces at Hillsborough football stadium, Sheffield, during the FA Cup semi-final on April 15 1989. (Photo by Christopher Furlong/Getty Images) Christopher Furlong Getty Images

LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 12: People take part in a vigil for the victims of the Hillsborough disaster outside Liverpool's St George's Hall after the disclosure of the independent report into the 1989 Hillsborough Disaster on September 12, 2012 in Liverpool, England. The secret Hillsborough files have been viewed by relatives and campaigners today after The Hillsborough Independent Panel scrutinized more than 400,000 pages of documents and made it's findings public. Ninety-six Liverpool fans were crushed to death on overcrowded terraces at Hillsborough football stadium, Sheffield, during the FA Cup semi-final on April 15 1989. (Photo by Christopher Furlong/Getty Images) Christopher Furlong Getty Images

A supporter pays his respects outside Anfield to the 96 supporters who died in the 1989 Hillsborough disaster before the English Premier League football match between Liverpool and Manchester United at Anfield in Liverpool, north-west England on September 23, 2012. The game is Liverpool's first home game since their supporters were cleared of involvement in the 1989 disaster by a long-awaited independent report which was heavily criticial of the police. AFP PHOTO/PAUL ELLIS
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LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 23: Steven Gerrard of Liverpool releases balloons in tribute to the victims of the Hillsborough disaster during the Barclays Premier League match between Liverpool and Manchester United at Anfield on September 23, 2012 in Liverpool, England. (Photo by Michael Regan/Getty Images) Michael Regan Getty Images

Liverpool fans hold up scarves in the stands including one banner calling for "Justice for the 96", referring to the 96 people who died during the 1989 Hillsborough disaster, during the English Premier League football match between Liverpool and Aston Villa at Anfield in Liverpool, north-west England on December 15, 2012. The British High Court is set on December 19, 2012 to hear an application to have the verdicts quashed from the 1991 inquests into the Hillsborough disaster following publication of new evidence by the Hillsborough Independent Panel report in September. AFP PHOTO/PAUL ELLIS
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In a picture taken on December 15, 2012 Liverpool fans hold up scarves in the stands including one banner calling for "Justice for the 96", referring to the 96 people who died during the 1989 Hillsborough disaster, during the English Premier League football match between Liverpool and Aston Villa at Anfield in Liverpool, north-west England. The High Court in London is set on December 19 to hear an application to have the verdicts quashed from the 1991 inquests into the Hillsborough disaster following publication of new evidence by the Hillsborough Independent Panel report in September. The original inquests returned verdicts of accidental death but Attorney General Dominic Grieve wants to present new evidence after an independent inquiry published in September exposed a police cover-up following Britain's worst disaster at a sports event. AFP PHOTO/PAUL ELLIS
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The club's flag flies at half mast at Liverpool FC's Anfield football ground in Liverpool, north-west England, on April 15, 2013. The club and it's supporters are gathering for the 24th anniversary of the 1989 Hillsborough disaster where 96 Liverpool fans crushed to death at an FA Cup semi-final against Nottingham Forest at Hillsborough Stadium. AFP PHOTO/PAUL ELLIS (Photo credit should read PAUL ELLIS/AFP/Getty Images) PAUL ELLIS AFP/Getty Images

A Liverpool supporter cries during a memorial service at Liverpool FC's Anfield football ground in Liverpool, north-west England on April 15, 2013 on the 24th anniversary of the Hillsborough disaster where 96 of the club's supporters died at the FA Cup semi final against Nottingham Forest at Hillsborough Stadium in Sheffield in 1989. AFP PHOTO/PAUL ELLIS (Photo credit should read PAUL ELLIS/AFP/Getty Images) PAUL ELLIS AFP/Getty Images

LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND - APRIL 15: (THE SUN OUT, THE SUN ON SUNDAY OUT) (NO SALES) In this handout image provided by Liverpool FC, balloons are displayed in memory of the 96 victims during the 24th Hillsborough Anniversary Memorial Service at Anfield on April 15, 2013 in Liverpool, England. Thousands of fans, friends and relatives took part in the service at Liverpool's Anfield Stadium to mark the 24th anniversary of the Hillsborough disaster. A total of 96 Liverpool supporters lost their lives during a crush at an FA Cup semi final against Nottingham Forest at the Hillsborough football ground in Sheffield, South Yorkshire in 1989. (Photo by Liverpool FC via Getty Images) Handout Liverpool FC via Getty Images

LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND - APRIL 15: (THE SUN OUT, THE SUN ON SUNDAY OUT) (NO SALES) In this handout image provided by Liverpool FC, a member of the congregation reacts as they attend the 24th Hillsborough Anniversary Memorial Service at Anfield on April 15, 2013 in Liverpool, England. Thousands of fans, friends and relatives took part in the service at Liverpool's Anfield Stadium to mark the 24th anniversary of the Hillsborough disaster. A total of 96 Liverpool supporters lost their lives during a crush at an FA Cup semi final against Nottingham Forest at the Hillsborough football ground in Sheffield, South Yorkshire in 1989. (Photo by Liverpool FC via Getty Images) Handout Liverpool FC via Getty Images

LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND - APRIL 15: (THE SUN OUT, THE SUN ON SUNDAY OUT) (NO SALES) In this handout image provided by Liverpool FC, members of the congregation react as they look on from the stands during the 24th Hillsborough Anniversary Memorial Service at Anfield on April 15, 2013 in Liverpool, England. Thousands of fans, friends and relatives took part in the service at Liverpool's Anfield Stadium to mark the 24th anniversary of the Hillsborough disaster. A total of 96 Liverpool supporters lost their lives during a crush at an FA Cup semi final against Nottingham Forest at the Hillsborough football ground in Sheffield, South Yorkshire in 1989. (Photo by Liverpool FC via Getty Images) Handout Liverpool FC via Getty Images

LONDON, ENGLAND - APRIL 12: Fans display a banner to mark the 25th anniversary of the Hillsborough disaster prior to the Barclays Premier League match between Fulham and Norwich City at Craven Cottage on April 12, 2014 in London, England. (Photo by Ian Walton/Getty Images) Ian Walton Getty Images

LONDON, ENGLAND - APRIL 12: A tribute is displayed on the scoreboard as a minute's silence is observed to mark the 25th anniversary of the Hillsborough disaster prior to the Barclays Premier League match between Crystal Palace and Aston Villa at Selhurst Park on April 12, 2014 in London, England. (Photo by Tony Marshall/Getty Images) Tony Marshall Getty Images

LONDON, ENGLAND - APRIL 12: A tribute is displayed on the scoreboard as a minute's silence is observed to mark the 25th anniversary of the Hillsborough disaster prior to the Barclays Premier League match between Crystal Palace and Aston Villa at Selhurst Park on April 12, 2014 in London, England. (Photo by Tony Marshall/Getty Images) Tony Marshall Getty Images

SOUTHAMPTON, ENGLAND - APRIL 12: Players, Fans and Officials oserve a minute's silence to mark the 25th anniversary of the Hillsborough disaster prior to the Barclays Premier League match between Southampton and Cardiff City at St Mary's Stadium on April 12, 2014 in Southampton, England. (Photo by Steve Bardens/Getty Images) Steve Bardens Getty Images

Football spectators observe a minutes silence for the 25th Anniversary of the Hillsborough Disaster with a billboard in the background displaying the names of those who were killed, ahead of the English Premier League football match between Stoke City and Newcastle United at the Britannia Stadium in Stoke on Trent on April 12, 2014. AFP PHOTO/PAUL ELLIS - RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE. NO USE WITH UNAUTHORIZED AUDIO, VIDEO, DATA, FIXTURE LISTS, CLUB/LEAGUE LOGOS OR LIVE SERVICES. ONLINE IN-MATCH USE LIMITED TO 45 IMAGES, NO VIDEO EMULATION. NO USE IN BETTING, GAMES OR SINGLE CLUB/LEAGUE/PLAYER PUBLICATIONS (Photo credit should read PAUL ELLIS/AFP/Getty Images) PAUL ELLIS AFP/Getty Images

LONDON, ENGLAND - APRIL 12: Liverpool scarves are laid out on the seats to mark the 25th anniversary of the Hillsborough disaster prior to the FA Cup Semi-Final match between Wigan Athletic and Arsenal at Wembley Stadium on April 12, 2014 in London, England. (Photo by Shaun Botterill/Getty Images) Shaun Botterill Getty Images

96 Liverpool scarfs are placed on seats ahead of the English FA Cup Semi-final match between Wigan Athletic and Arsenal at Wembley Stadium in London on April 12, 2014, as a tribute to the Liverpool fans who lost their lives in the 1989 Hillsbrough disaster. The disaster, which saw 96 Liverpool supporters crushed to death during an FA Cup semi-final, was the nadir of a desperate time for English football, with crumbling facilities and falling attendances symptomatic of a sport in decline. AFP PHOTO/IAN KINGTON- NOT FOR MARKETING OR ADVERTISING USE / RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE (Photo credit should read IAN KINGTON/AFP/Getty Images) IAN KINGTON AFP/Getty Images

SOUTHAMPTON, ENGLAND - APRIL 12: Detailed view of a black armband on a southampton shirt in memory of the victims of the Hillsborough tragedy during the Barclays Premier League match between Southampton and Cardiff City at St Mary's Stadium on April 12, 2014 in Southampton, England. (Photo by Ben Hoskins/Getty Images) Ben Hoskins Getty Images

SUNDERLAND, ENGLAND - APRIL 12: A floral wreath is laid on the pitch to mark the 25th anniversary of the Hillsborough disaster prior to the Barclays Premier League match between Sunderland and Everton at Stadium of Light on April 12, 2014 in Sunderland, England. (Photo by Alex Livesey/Getty Images) Alex Livesey Getty Images

Floral tributes are displayed ahead of the English Premier League football match between Liverpool and Manchester City at Anfield in Liverpool on April 13, 2014, in memory of the 96 people who died in the 1989 Hillsborough disaster. Liverpool's Anfield stadium will witness emotionally charged scenes when it marks the 25th anniversary of the Hillsborough disaster before their Premier League game with Manchester City. AFP PHOTO/ANDREW YATES - RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE. NO USE WITH UNAUTHORIZED AUDIO, VIDEO, DATA, FIXTURE LISTS, CLUB/LEAGUE LOGOS OR LIVE SERVICES. ONLINE IN-MATCH USE LIMITED TO 45 IMAGES, NO VIDEO EMULATION. NO USE IN BETTING, GAMES OR SINGLE CLUB/LEAGUE/PLAYER PUBLICATIONS (Photo credit should read ANDREW YATES/AFP/Getty Images) ANDREW YATES AFP/Getty Images

LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND - APRIL 13: View of floral tributes laid in memory of the victims of the Hillsborough disaster, on the 25th anniversary of the tragedy prior to the Barclays Premier League match between Liverpool and Manchester City at Anfield on April 13, 2014 in Liverpool, England. (Photo by Alex Livesey/Getty Images) Alex Livesey Getty Images

LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND - APRIL 13: View of floral tributes laid in memory of the victims of the Hillsborough disaster, on the 25th anniversary of the tragedy prior to the Barclays Premier League match between Liverpool and Manchester City at Anfield on April 13, 2014 in Liverpool, England. (Photo by Alex Livesey/Getty Images) Alex Livesey Getty Images

LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND - APRIL 13: The Liverpool and Manchester City players acknowledge a minutes silence for the Hillsborough victims on the 25th anniversary of the tragedy prior to the Barclays Premier League match between Liverpool and Manchester City at Anfield on April 13, 2014 in Liverpool, England. (Photo by Alex Livesey/Getty Images) Alex Livesey Getty Images

Fans in the Kop wave banners in memory of victims of the 1989 Hillsborough disaster before the English Premier League football match between Liverpool and Manchester City at Anfield in Liverpool, north-west England on April 13, 2014. Liverpool took a giant stride towards their first English championship of the Premier League era with a thrilling 3-2 win over title rivals Manchester City at an emotional Anfield where fans marked the 25th anniversary of the Hillsborough disaster. AFP PHOTO/ANDREW YATES - RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE. NO USE WITH UNAUTHORIZED AUDIO, VIDEO, DATA, FIXTURE LISTS, CLUB/LEAGUE LOGOS OR LIVE SERVICES. ONLINE IN-MATCH USE LIMITED TO 45 IMAGES, NO VIDEO EMULATION. NO USE IN BETTING, GAMES OR SINGLE CLUB/LEAGUE/PLAYER PUBLICATIONS (Photo credit should read ANDREW YATES/AFP/Getty Images) ANDREW YATES AFP/Getty Images

LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND - APRIL 15: A young girl photographs tributes on the Shankly Gates as fans arrive in Anfield for a memorial service marking the 25th anniversary of the Hillsborough Disaster at Anfield stadium on April 15, 2014 in Liverpool, England. Thousands of fans, friends and relatives are attending the service at Liverpool's Anfield stadium to mark the 25th anniversary of the Hillsborough disaster. Bells across the City of Liverpool will ring during a one minute silence. A total of 96 Liverpool supporters lost their lives during a crush at an FA Cup semi final against Nottingham Forest at the Hillsborough football ground in Sheffield, South Yorkshire in 1989. (Photo by Christopher Furlong/Getty Images) Christopher Furlong Getty Images

LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND - APRIL 15: The Liverpool FC flag hangs at half mast as fans arrive in Anfield for a memorial service marking the 25th anniversary of the Hillsborough Disaster at Anfield stadium on April 15, 2014 in Liverpool, England. Thousands of fans, friends and relatives are attending the service at Liverpool's Anfield stadium to mark the 25th anniversary of the Hillsborough disaster. Bells across the City of Liverpool will ring during a one minute silence. A total of 96 Liverpool supporters lost their lives during a crush at an FA Cup semi final against Nottingham Forest at the Hillsborough football ground in Sheffield, South Yorkshire in 1989. (Photo by Christopher Furlong/Getty Images) Christopher Furlong Getty Images

LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND - APRIL 15: An Everton fan arrives in Anfield for a memorial service marking the 25th anniversary of the Hillsborough Disaster at Anfield stadium on April 15, 2014 in Liverpool, England. Thousands of fans, friends and relatives are attending the service at Liverpool's Anfield stadium to mark the 25th anniversary of the Hillsborough disaster. Bells across the City of Liverpool will ring during a one minute silence. A total of 96 Liverpool supporters lost their lives during a crush at an FA Cup semi final against Nottingham Forest at the Hillsborough football ground in Sheffield, South Yorkshire in 1989. (Photo by Christopher Furlong/Getty Images) Christopher Furlong Getty Images

LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND - APRIL 15: Fans arrive in Anfield for a memorial service marking the 25th anniversary of the Hillsborough Disaster at Anfield stadium on April 15, 2014 in Liverpool, England. Thousands of fans, friends and relatives are attending the service at Liverpool's Anfield stadium to mark the 25th anniversary of the Hillsborough disaster. Bells across the City of Liverpool will ring during a one minute silence. A total of 96 Liverpool supporters lost their lives during a crush at an FA Cup semi final against Nottingham Forest at the Hillsborough football ground in Sheffield, South Yorkshire in 1989. (Photo by Christopher Furlong/Getty Images) Christopher Furlong Getty Images